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But which are the best laundry stain removers?
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Were glad you asked.
We tested 37 stain-fighters inThe Labto help you find the best solution for your precious stained items.
We then continued to evaluate their ease of use, cleaning effectiveness, and scent.
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This foaming spray is formulated to remove tricky oil and grease stains from food and auto care.
We love how simple it is to use this spray.
We also love that the spray is unscented.
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These bio-powered cleaners can be used to remove laundry stains,carpet stains, and pet messes.
Thisoxygen-based bleachcleaner also removeshard-to-lift green grass streaksthat seem almost impossible to remove from clothing effectively.
What Our Tester Said
“The OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover seemed very effective.
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Not many products will remove makeup or red wine,” our tester says.
“The red wine was completely removed.”
We found that mixing the concoction can be a little messy, though.
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But the process is way simpler if youre purchasing this stain remover powder strictly for clothing.
“Of the two stain removers I tested, this product performed better,” our tester says.
This stain remover comes in a small, four-ounce squeeze bottle.
These compact, bleach-free pens effectively erase just about any stain on all fabric types.
We found that Tide pens work best on grass, syrup, and ink marker stains.
While the wine stain was significantly lightened, it still needed more treatment.
There was no need to change outfits or run home to a washing machine.
Its biodegradable formula can also double as shoe clean andcarpet stain remover.
“I love that I watch stains disappear after spraying them with this treatment.
Even persistent stains are washed out in the laundry.
Given the small amount of product you get, we also think this spray can be quite costly.
For longevity purposes, we would use this spray on small stains or while on the go.
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Unlike any cleaner on our list, this Carbona stain remover is constructed with a built-in brush applicator.
The brush made us feel like we were actually working the treatment into our dried stains.
That is, until it came time to test the fresh stains.
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During testing, the applicator picked up the fresh chocolate, but unfortunately smeared it onto the next stain.
From our testing, we highly recommend sticking to old, set-in stains when using this stain fighter.
This cleaner has a plant-based formula with no dyes or fragrances.
Plus, you cant beat the price point of $4.
We were impressed that it can pretty much tackle just about any stain you throw at it.
Theres also a soak option that wont require you to use any elbow grease.
This method is found in our best powdered pick, theOxiClean Versatile Stain Remover.
This will boil down to the ingredient list.
If youre not a scent person or you have sensitivities, we suggest considering an unscented laundry stain remover.
Why Trust The Spruce?
Fowler has had her fair share trying to scrub out sauce spills from her favorite garments.
She’s also known for dropping her food and coffee spills on her shirts!
For this guide, Fowler referenced two years' worth of testing insights.
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